Plunging into the ocean depths will give you a new perspective on the planet—and make you fall in love with sharks. A scuba diver explores a cave inside Casa Cenote on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. The ...

World champion Morgan Bourc’his explains how breath control, calm, and gradual progression unlock one of the most meditative sports on earth. That’s not bad considering I could barely keep my head ...

Hawksbill turtle and school of grunts over a coral reef in Cozumel, Mexico. Scuba divers always talk to each other about their favorite dive sites. Egypt? Maldives? French Polynesia? Yes, those ...

Best tourist destination: Lizard Island, Australia Best for biodiversity: Raja Ampat, Indonesia Best for shore diving: Bonaire Best for beginners: Key Largo, United States Best for advanced divers: ...

I have been scuba diving twice: once in Havelock, Andaman Islands, and once in Pondicherry. Both dives were guided for beginners, and while I am far from an expert, the experiences were unforgettable.